How much does a childcare worker make in Madison?
$34,450a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $16.56 an hour or $2,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.56
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 114 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,830Median: $34,450Highest 10%: $46,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,830 | $12.42 | |
| 25th | $29,450 | $14.16 | |
| Median | $34,450 | $16.56 | |
| 75th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 90th | $46,280 | $22.25 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,310 |
| Green Bay, WI | $34,650 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $33,280 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $33,030 |
| Racine, WI | $32,460 |
| Appleton, WI | $31,140 |
| Duluth, MN | $30,960 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $30,950 |
| La Crosse, WI | $30,730 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $30,450 |
| Kenosha, WI | $30,290 |
| Wausau, WI | $30,210 |
| Janesville, WI | $30,040 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $29,270 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Mortician | $58,250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,620 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $48,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,310 |
| Residential Advisor | $44,170 |
| Animal Trainer | $41,130 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $39,020 |
| Skincare Specialist | $37,720 |
| Funeral Attendant | $36,570 |
| Hairdresser | $36,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $16.56 ($34,450 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $34,450 against $34,980 nationally, 2% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $32,460, so Madison pays 6% more.
Where does Madison rank for childcare worker pay?
114 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,280 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.